9/9/2021
SWA-48-PMO MANUAL
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Introduction
Vestil's Medium Duty Powered Stretch Wrap Machines offer the same great features as our standard duty machines
in a 5,000-lb capacity unit. Complete with a powered turntable and counter-balanced stretch film mast. To operate,
depress the foot pedal and manually move the mast up and down. The film-wrap tension is controlled with an
adjustable, friction-brake assembly. Film placement is controlled manually by moving the carriage assembly up and
down on the vertical mast. A hand operated carriage-brake allows the carriage to move freely making film application
fast and simple. The system will accept 10” to 20” material. The unit ships with the mast disconnected, simply raise
the mast and clamp into place. The standard manual film wrap delivery can be upgraded to 120 volt; 1-phase AC
powered mast option, PMO. The hand held control is used to raise/lower the film while the foot control is used to
operate the turntable. Please contact factory for Approach Ramp options on these models.
Installation
Review this entire instruction set before installing the stretch
-wrap machine. Consult the manufacturer in the event
there are any questions or problems at the time of installation, or for information regarding optional features not
covered by the owner’s manual. The model SWA-48 stretch-wrap machine must be rem
oved from the shipping wood
and securely anchored to the floor before use!
• Modifications or the addition of ancillary equipment to any part of the stretch
-wrap machine without prior
manufacturer’s authorization may void the machine’s warranty.
• The installation should be made so that it complies with all regulations applicable to the machine and its location.
The end-user must verify that the supplied equipment is installed so it will be suited to the environment in which it
will be used.
• Installation must be performed by suitably trained personnel with access to the appropriate equipment. The
electrical aspects of the installation should be performed by an electrician.
• Choose a location for the machine that will be free
of obstructions to the largest diameter load that could be placed
on the turntable. Consideration should also be given to the approach path(s) of pallet trucks and fork trucks so that
personnel, the motor speed control, and the foot switch and its cord can be adequately protected from injury or
damage.
For a typical installation, you will need the following:
1. A fork truck or hoisting means to unload the machine from the freight truck and to set it into place.
2. A smooth, level, and adequately strong concrete surface on which to mount the machine’s frame.
3. Concrete anchors, a masonry drill, a masonry bit, hand tools, grout, and steel shims. Consult the building’s
architect or facility engineer to determine the best size and type of hardware with which to anchor the machine
to the floor.
4. A power supply circuit and disconnect matching the motor voltage and current requirements. Refer to the
machine’s data plate, to the labels on the control enclosure, and to the electrical section in this manual, for more
information. The end-user is responsible for supplying the branch circuit’s required (by code) overcurrent and
short circuit protection.
Note: Static electricity is produced on the stretch-wrap film as it pulls off the roll during the stretch-wrapping of a
palletized load. The static effect might intensify in dry air. If undesirable effects of static on personnel or product are
experienced, consult an ESD (electrostatic discharge) product supplier for available methods to dissipate static.
